Maysville, Kentucky travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Maysville, in Kentucky's Northern Ohio River Region, is an old historic town located on the banks of the Ohio River.

6 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Maysville

Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge

Carries U.S. Route 62 over the Ohio River.

Russell Theatre

Murals

National Underground Railroad Museum

Focuses on the underground railroad activity here during the 1850s, located in the Bierbower estate where runaway slaves were formerly housed on their path to freedom.

Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

Explores area history, such as European American arrivals and African American heritage.

Washington Historic District

Site of first county seat in Mason County, this suburb of Maysville has a unique historic district with such attractions as Harriet Beecher Stowe Museums, Mefford's Fort, and the Old Church Museum

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 23°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Cincinnati)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 47 mi away. Directions
CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 56 mi away (major hub). Directions

Amtrak serves Maysville via its thrice-weekly Cardinal train, running between Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Washington, D.C., New York. Westbound trains arrive around midnight while eastbound ones arrive early morning around 5 AM. However, note that delays are quite common. Maysville station is located at the intersection of West Front Street and Rosemary Clooney Street, west of downtown.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge, Russell Theatre, Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
Lunch Pasquale's Restaurant
Afternoon National Underground Railroad Museum, The Old Pogue Distillery

Day 2

Morning Washington Historic District

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

See

See Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge

Carries U.S. Route 62 over the Ohio River.

Maps

See Russell Theatre

📍 9 E. Third St.

Maps

See Murals

Maps

See National Underground Railroad Museum

Focuses on the underground railroad activity here during the 1850s, located in the Bierbower estate where runaway slaves were formerly housed on their path to freedom.

📍 38 W. 4th Street🕒 Open Wed, Fri, SA☎ +1 606-564-3200

Maps Website

See Kentucky Gateway Museum Center

Explores area history, such as European American arrivals and African American heritage.

📍 215 Sutton Street☎ +1 606-564-5865⚠ Last checked Sep 2021 — confirm before you go

Maps Website

See Washington Historic District (Old Washington)

Site of first county seat in Mason County, this suburb of Maysville has a unique historic district with such attractions as Harriet Beecher Stowe Museums, Mefford's Fort, and the Old Church Museum

📍 2028 Old Main St☎ +1 606 759-7411⚠ Last checked Sep 2021 — confirm before you go

Maps Website